Grand View men’s basketball head coach Denis Schaefer announced that assistant coach Tyler Long has been promoted to associate head coach effective immediately. “I’m proud to promote Tyler to associate head coach,” Schaefer said. We are grateful for his expertise and dedication and look forward to the impact he will continue to make on our program. I am excited to
NAIA NEWS: Graceland Men’s Basketball Promotes Matt Dickman to Associate Head Coach
The Graceland University Athletic Department has announced the promotion of Matt Dickman from his role as Assistant Coach to Associate Head Coach entering the 2024-25 season. Dickman is entering his second year at Graceland University in the 2024-25 season but it will be his fourth season on the sidelines with Head Coach Todd Lorensen. “Coach
Gayler steps down at NAIA Brescia; Karn named Interim Head Basketball Coach
The Brescia University Athletic Department announces the addition of Interim Head Coach, Matt Karn, as he takes the helm of the Men’s Basketball program for the 2024-25 season. Matt Karn, an Ohio County native, was an assistant coach for the Bearcats from the 2021-23 season where he assisted in player recruitment and development. Coach Karn
Jackson named Head Basketball Coach at Spartanburg Methodist College
Spartanburg Methodist College has announced the hiring of Blake Jackson as the new head men’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Blake to Spartanburg Methodist College and the city of Spartanburg,” said Athletic Director Megan Aiello. “Blake’s passion and commitment to developing the player as a whole are evident in all he does. I
NAIA NEWS: Bryan College Head Coach Don Rekoske to retire at end of 2024-25 season
Bryan College has announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Don Rekoske will retire at the end of the current basketball season. This decision concludes a remarkable 20-year tenure during which Coach Rekoske made a significant impact on the basketball program and the countless student-athletes he mentored throughout his impressive 38-year coaching career. Coach Rekoske boasts
Todd Day out as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Philander Smith
Todd Day is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Philander Smith University. Day was the 8th overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft by Milwaukee, and played for Boston and Miami, Phoenix, and Minnesota during his career. The former University of Arkansas standout had been the Panthers head coach since 2016. No reason
John A. Smith named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Huston-Tillotson
Huston-Tillotson University has appointed John A. Smith Jr. as the head coach of the men’s basketball team. A veteran coach with a wealth of coaching experience in the NCAA’s Division I as well as Texas high school basketball, Smith takes over one of HT’s most visible athletic programs after having served as an assistant coach
OFFICIAL: Jenkins resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Waldorf University
Following-up on something that I first mentioned early yesterday (NAIA DIRT)…Nigel Jenkins has officially resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Waldorf University (IA). He will be replaced on an interim basis by associate head coach Demitrius Martin. Here’s the official statement from Waldorf: Nigel Jenkins has resigned as head coach of the Waldorf
Truett McConnell adds Polsgrove as Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant
Drew Polsgrove joins the Truett McConnell Men’s Basketball coaching staff after graduating from Bethel University (Mishawaka, Ind.) where he majored in Business Management. He spent four years as a student assistant for the men’s basketball team and played two years of junior varsity basketball. Throughout his time at Bethel, the Pilots made three NAIA National
NAIA DIRT: Jenkins resigns at Waldorf
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Nigel Jenkins has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Waldorf University (IA). Jenkins had spent the past 13-seasons as the Warriors head coach, and is the all-time winningest men’s basketball coach in school history since joining the NAIA. Last season, he led his team
NAIA DIRT: Spartanburg Methodist opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Patrick Moynihan is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Spartanburg Methodist College (SC). Moynihan took over at SMC prior to last season, and led the Pioneers to a 20-12 record in their final year as an NJCAA school (they officially made the move to
NAIA Lindsey Wilson adds Clarke to Men’s Basketball Staff
Lindsey Wilson men’s basketball head coach Chris Starks announced the addition of Rodney Clarke to his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Rodney to our coaching staff,” expresses Starks. “Rodney brings a wealth of experience, having both played and coached at a high level in the Mid-South Conference. His extensive background as